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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,382.21 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,382.21 and 373.30 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,382.21 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,382.21 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,382.21 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 515,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,978.99/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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